Lexington, North Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 32.4% more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,978 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington, NC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Lexington, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher